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Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) was founded in 1885, and the collection was transferred to the city of Detroit in 1919. Visitors can find the museum on Woodward Avenue in Detroit, Michigan, and the museum schedule can be viewed online. The facility offers valet parking, secured self-parking, and a wheelchair-accessible entrance. Visitors are asked to check their coats, tote bags, briefcases, umbrellas, and portfolios in the coatroom. Guests are not permitted to have gum, drinks, food, or candy near the art, but refreshments may be purchased and consumed in designated areas.The museum sprawls out on 600,000 square feet, which includes over 100 galleries, state-of-the-art conservation services laboratory, 380-seat recital/lecture hall, art reference library, and a 1,150-seat auditorium. The Detroit Institute of Arts is known for its unique collection of American, European, Contemporary, Modern, and Graphic art. Additionally, the museum boasts Asian, Native American, African, Oceanic, Islamic, and Ancient pieces of art.The Detroit area offers many hotels to choose from, and most accommodations include wireless Internet access, continental breakfasts, housekeeping services, on-site dining, and complimentary toiletries.

Hotel St. Regis features a skywalk to local shops, entertainment, businesses, and government offices. The property houses a steakhouse and lounge with jazz and Motown music. The hotel offers guests concierge and shuttle services as well. The Hotel St. Regis is located in Detroit near the Detroit Institute of Arts, Fisher Theatre, Wayne State University, and Renaissance Center. Guest rooms at the hotel include blackout drapes, complimentary high-speed wired and wireless Internet access, and music docking stations.

Hilton Garden Inn Detroit Downtown features an indoor pool, on-site bar and lounges, as well as banquet facilities. The hotel is located in Detroit, only one block from both the Ford Field and Music Hall. Detroit Institute of Arts, MGM Casino, Michigan Opera Theatre, and The Gem Theatre are also easily accessible from the hotel. Guest rooms at the Hilton Garden Inn Detroit Downtown include cable televisions, microwaves, complimentary wireless Internet access, coffee/tea makers, hair dryers, housekeeping services, and irons and ironing boards.

Chart of the best hotels near Detroit Institute of Arts

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1. Inn on Ferry Street

The Inn on Ferry Street is a well-liked 3 star hotel located about 0.2 miles north of Detroit Institute of Arts and about a 3 min. walk by foot. Recent guests gave this hotel an average guest review rating of 4.5 out of 5.

The Motorcity Casino Hotel is an in demand 4 star hotel located approx. 1.3 miles south of Detroit Institute of Arts and approximately a 2 min. car ride. Recent travelers gave this hotel an aggregate guest review score of 4 out of 5.

The Inn at 97 Winder is a well-liked 3 star hotel located about 1.4 miles southeast of Detroit Institute of Arts and about a 2 min. drive by car. With a guest review score of 4 out of 5, this makes it one of the first-class properties near Detroit Institute of Arts.

The MGM Grand Detroit is a well-liked 4-Star hotel located about 1.9 miles south of Detroit Institute of Arts and roughly a 3 minute drive or uber ride. Recent hotel guests gave this hotel a verified guest score of 4.5/5.

The Hilton Garden Inn Detroit is an in demand 3-Star hotel located approx. 1.9 miles southeast of Detroit Institute of Arts and approx. a 3 minute drive. With a verified guest score of 4/5, this makes it one of the terrific properties close to Detroit Institute of Arts.